Mangrove Meaning in English
word
ˈmænˌɡɹoʊv/, /ˈmæŋˌɡɹoʊv
MAN-grohv
mˈæŋɡɹəʊv
MANG-grohv
Definition
A mangrove is a type of tree or shrub that grows in coastal areas with salty or brackish water, often forming dense forests in tropical and subtropical regions.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to both the plant itself and the entire ecosystem ('mangrove forest'). Common in scientific, environmental, and geographical contexts. 'Mangrove' does not refer to a single species but to several species adapted to saltwater environments.
Spanish: manglePortuguese (BR): manguePortuguese (PT): manguezal - mangueChinese (Simplified): 红树林Chinese (Traditional): 紅樹林Hindi: मैन्ग्रोवArabic: منغروفBengali: ম্যানগ্রোভ - নোনাজলের গাছRussian: мангровое дерево - мангры (заросли)Japanese: マングローブVietnamese: cây đước - rừng ngập mặnKorean: 맹그로브Turkish: mangrov - mangrov ormanıUrdu: مینگرووIndonesian: mangrove - pohon bakau
Example Sentences
The mangrove grows near the sea.
basic
Many fish live in the mangrove roots.
basic
The mangrove protects the coast from storms.
basic
We took a boat tour through the mangrove forest.
natural
Local communities rely on mangrove wood for building and fuel.
natural
After the storm, the mangrove area was flooded, but most trees survived.
natural